January 18, 2023
The plaintiff in this case, Shmeka Gethers, was diagnosed with uterine fibroids in 2003, had a related hysterectomy, and was never able to have children. This class action alleges that the cause of these issues was her use of chemical hair straighteners or relaxers. The complaint alleges that products from L’Oréal USA, Inc., Soft Sheen-Carson, LLC, Strength of Nature Global, LLC, Beauty Bell Enterprises, LLC (and related companies) are harmful to users because they contain endocrine disrupting chemicals that may pose health risks.
Case Event File: Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Hair Straighteners ComplaintRelated to: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Hair Straighteners Class Action